Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Common therapeutic options include antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine therapy, and thyroidectomy (the removal of ...

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks.

Hashimoto's encephalopathy causes symptoms like seizures, confusion, and memory problems. Its cause is unknown, but it's thought to be an autoimmune condition possibly related to Hashimoto's ...

Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) causes cellular damage and alters thyroid gland function by humoral and cell-mediated mechanisms. Cellular damage occurs when sensitized T-lymphocytes and/or ...

Joint problems, arthritis, diabetes and skin issues are common in these long-backed, short-legged dogs. Many other breeds suffer from similar problems, all because people think they need a dog who ...

Joint problems, arthritis, diabetes and skin issues are common in these long-backed, short-legged dogs. Many other breeds suffer from similar problems, all because people think they need a dog who ...

The Nags Head Police Department issued its latest warning Monday, explaining that the disease can be transmitted ... and neurological systems. All dogs can become infected with distemper, but ...

While some years back, dogs suffering from disk disease (a condition where herniated disks in the neck or back put pressure on nerves) were given only two options, expensive surgery or euthanasia, ...

30, 2024 — Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and ... that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner adapt to each other ...

A dog drinking a lot of water can be worrying, so we asked a vet to break down the most common causes and when to be concerned. Is your dog drinking a lot of water? If so, it’s understandable that you ...

When your dog's body detects the presence of enemies, it gathers all the troops up so that their huge numbers heighten the chances for defeating the enemy. Affected dogs often display a fever greater ...